Chefs for hire in Minneapolis, MN
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Communication Skills8%Supervising Experience7%Education level
High school diploma or GED55%Associate's degree30%Bachelor's degree10%Years of experience
Less than a year4%3-5 years10%6-10 years20%Current company
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1881 Eating HouseTime at current job
Less than a year22%1-2 years16%2-5 years44%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Minneapolis, MN: $62,670 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $41,332 – $95,023 yearly
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Executive Chef
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Class DFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationTIPSCPRServsafe+2 moreSkills
Strategic PlanningAmerican CuisineOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsMexican CuisineKitchen Manager
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeHACCP Certification+1 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsAmerican CuisineExecutive Chef
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSafe Quality Food CertificationCPRServsafeHACCP Certification+2 moreSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementFast Casual ExperienceCommunication SkillsSous Chef
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCPRHACCP Certification+3 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsFast Casual ExperienceMexican CuisineSous Chef
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Forklift CertificationElectrician ApprenticePallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsNECPrivate Chef/Caterer
Hopkins, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Life Insurance LicenseFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCommunication Skills
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 92 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do chefs tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a chef include: leadership, communication skills and supervising experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Servsafe, Food Handler Certification and Driver's License.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: sous chef, executive chef and restaurant chef.
What level of education is common for a chef?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a chef in Minneapolis, MN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 13 years of professional experience.
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